January 17, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos has vowed there will be no more delays in the promotions of third-level officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Abalos made the assurance following the issuance of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Resolution No. 2023-1704, which imposes a 30-day timeline to complete the processing continue reading : Abalos assures swift senior PNP officials’ promotions

January 16, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos over the weekend reaffirmed his advocacy on nurturing newborn and young children in their first 1,000 days to counter malnutrition and stunting. He made the commitment during the launch of Operations Manual on Non-Governmental Organizations’ (NGOs’) Involvement in the Children’s First continue reading : Abalos reaffirms advocacy vs malnutrition, stunting of children

January 16, 2024 Barely a week after meeting with Metro Manila mayors on the planned government housing project under Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (4PH), Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose Acuzar and Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday visited the proposed site in San Juan City. Joining them during continue reading : Modern, condo-type 4PH housing project to rise in San Juan City

January 15, 2024 Seizing the momentum following the successful launch of the Kalinga at Inisyatiba para sa Malinis na Bayan (KALINISAN Program), Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos has called on all Filipinos to make cleanliness a part of their everyday life. This, as he lauded and thanked the 33,403 barangays and the continue reading : Gawin natin itong way of life: Abalos calls for continued community cleanup; hails successful KALINISAN Program launch

January 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos over the weekend expressed optimism that the Pasig River ferry service could help ease perennial traffic problems in Metro Manila. He, however, said that it could only be realized once it is fully utilized as an alternative transport system at the National Capital Region. This, continue reading : Abalos sees Pasig River ferry service potential in easing NCR traffic woes

January 15, 2024 Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos today said the evaluation and processing of promotions of third-level police officers will now be completed within 30 days upon receipt of complete documentary requirements. This, as the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) issued Resolution No. 2023-1704 which prescribes a 30-day timeline to complete the processing continue reading : Abalos: Processing of PNP third-level promotion now in just 30 days

January 12, 2024 First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos (LAM) on Tuesday (January 9) brought her centerpiece charity project “Lab 4 All” Caravan in Quezon Province, where over 3,000 residents availed of free consultation, laboratory services, and medicines. The activity, which was held at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City, was part of the continue reading : DILG, other agencies join LAM’s ‘Lab4All’ Caravan in Quezon

January 11, 2024 ATTY. BENJAMIN C. ABALOS, JR. DILG Secretary On behalf of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) commends all the agencies and stakeholders involved for the successful and peaceful conduct of Traslacion 2024 to celebrate and honor the Feast of the Black Nazarene. We particularly acknowledge continue reading : DILG STATEMENT ON THE SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF TRASLACION 2024

January 11, 2024 Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday (January 10) called on Metro Manila local government units to prepare a list of informal settler families in their areas who will be the target beneficiaries of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ‘s Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) continue reading : Abalos: No displacement in the implementation of PBBM’s 4PH Housing Program

January 11, 2024 Keeping the momentum of the anti-illegal drugs campaign, the ongoing modernization and capacity-building of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and bolstering programs to further capacitate local government units (LGUs) were among the marching orders and strategic guidance of Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG) Benhur Abalos for 2024. Abalos continue reading : Abalos’ 2024 marching orders: Keep up gains on drug war, BFP modernization, good local governance